Bridgwater Town Council
Welcome to Bridgwater Town Council working with the community for the Community.
Visit Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a market town located in Somerset, South West England. Bridgwater is located on J23 and J24 on the M5. It is pleasantly situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, having on the east the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills.
The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles from its mouth. Bridgwater is home to stunning heritage.
Latest COVID-19 News
It’s not too late to get your covid jabs this summer
People in Somerset who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccinations are being encouraged to come forward over the summer. Councillor Adam Dance, Somerset County
Somerset’s Director of Public Health urges caution after new Covid measures announced
Trudi Grant, Director of Public Health for Somerset, warns Somerset residents that Covid is not over yet with cases remaining high in Somerset after central
Somerset’s Covid-19 Weekly Update 21 January 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the weekly Somerset Covid-19 update for key stakeholders. This update is produced on behalf of the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement
New Covid testing site in Bridgwater for those with symptoms
Omicron case numbers in the South-West are still very high, so people with symptoms in the Bridgwater area are being urged to use a newly
Latest News
The Battle of Sedgemoor Talk at Blake Museum
The Friends of Blake Museum invite you to revisit one of Somerset’s most significant moments with a special talk on The Battle of Sedgemoor, also
The Battle of Sedgemoor Talk at Blake Museum
The Friends of Blake Museum invite you to revisit one of Somerset’s most significant moments with a special talk on The Battle of Sedgemoor, also
News
Public Health welcome Tobacco and Vapes Act becoming law
Directors of Public Health across the South West of England have today welcomed Royal Assent of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, describing it as
The Battle of Sedgemoor Talk at Blake Museum
The Friends of Blake Museum invite you to revisit one of Somerset’s most significant moments with a special talk on The Battle of Sedgemoor, also
Water company fined for roadworks offences
Wessex Water Ltd has been fined and ordered to pay costs totalling just over £13,000 by Taunton Magistrates after admitting two offences under the New
Bank Holiday rubbish and recycling collection changes
Somerset Council have announced that there will be no recycling or rubbish collections taking place on Bank Holiday Monday, 4 May. Collection days will change
Upcoming Events
Bridgwater, nestled on the banks of the River Parrett, in the heart of the Somerset Levels, is one of the largest towns in Somerset. Bridgwater and the surrounding area plays host to many events.
Council Meetings
May 2026
Amenities Committee
Full Council
June 2026
Finance and Corporate Committee
Town Hall & Community Events
May 2026
Bridgwater Castle Market
Memory Connections – Age UK Somerset
